Review: If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics the perfect series for singers of all ages. The Simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whose male singers have unstable or changing voices. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with younger singers and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. Dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA.

Songlist: Mamma Mia!, Super Trouper, Money, Money, Money

5727b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Three Part Arrangements

Review: Another three timeless classics from one of the most successful pop acts of all time featuring Thank You For The Music, Fernando and their 1974 smash hit Waterloo. So dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics - the perfect series for singers of all ages. These simple 2-part choral arrangements for soprano and alto voices make the series perfect for choirs. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with singers of all ages, and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills.

Songlist: Thank You For The Music, Fernando, Waterloo

5728b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Three Part Arrangements

Review: A collection of four joyful songs exploring the 'lighter' side of the Christmas. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was made famous by the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis, where it was sung by Judy Garland and this is complemented with O Christmas Tree, one of the most popular German traditional carols, and the original Another Christmas composed by series editor Alex L'Estrange and fellow composer Peter Gritton. A Christmas collection would not be complete without Jingle Bells, given a boisterous treatment here, although actually the song isn't about Christmas at all - it's about the cutter drag races in Boston, where young men would race sleighs to impress the girls!

Songlist: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, O Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, Another Christmas

40734b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB |

Review: The arrangement of the title song. Auld Lang Syne is a bit of a show-stopper with several other Scottish melodies woven in, and this is complemented by a beautiful adaptation of perhaps Scotland's most famous melody, The Skye Boat Song. The final song within this collection is Afton Water, first published or collected by Robbie Burns, the great Scottish poet - it is a gentle, lyrical hymn of praise both to the countryside and to Scotland itself.

Songlist: Skye Boat Song, Afton Water, Auld Lang Syne

40733b | Book | $5.50 | SAB |

Review: The Irish have long been famed for their powerful traditional melodies, and three in this volume are surely amongst the finest. 'Danny Boy' (the melody of which is also known as 'Londonderry Air') was first published, without a title, in 1855. The words most commonly associated with it were written by an Englishman who apparently never set foot in Ireland! 'The lark in the clear air' is an exquisite song celebrating the beauty of nature. The poignant words of 'The last rose of summer' match the song's mournful, drooping melody.

Songlist: Danny Boy, The Lark In the Clear Air, The Last Rose of Summer

7769b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Irish Choral Music Arrangements

Review: Four more stunning songs in celebration of cultural diversity in Southern Africa. Pieces include the joyful 'Freedom Is Coming' -- an infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and four other beautifully crafted arrangements by Choral Basics Series editor, Alexander L'Estrange.

Songlist: Freedom Is Coming, Famba Naye, Thuma Mina, Siyahamba

40741b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | A Cappella |

Review: England 'this scepter'd isle', has been the inspiration for many beautiful folk melodies through time. Here are three contrasted songs that capture the atmosphere of past times - the hard toil, the love lost, and the fun that could be had.

Songlist: Early One Morning, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, O Waly Waly

40735b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB |

Review: Oh Shenandoah: This volume is a toe-in-the-water introduction to some of the great and much loved American folksongs. Two individual songs are presented here, Oh Shenandoah and Simple Gifts, along with Low-down on the Hoe-down - a rip-roaring medley of light-hearted line dance tunes.

Songlist: Oh Shenandoah, Simple Gifts, Low-down on the Hoe-down

40753b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB |

Review: Singing ('umculo') is a huge part of the culture and every day life of many African peoples, none more so that in South Africa. 'Hamba Lulu' is a wedding song with a gentle, comforting rhythm. 'Jesu Ukukhanya' has a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer. A joyful exuberant song with an infectious rhythm, 'Si Njay, Njay, Njay' can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect. 'Weeping' is a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue and uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem 'N'kosi Sikeleli Africa' ('God Bless Africa').

Songlist: Freedom Is Coming, Famba Naye, Thuma Mina, Siyahamba

4077b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | A Cappella |

Review: Gospel music is a vibrant fusion of African folk music and European hymns. Rooted in the spiritual (the creation of African-Americans in the 19th century), the joy of gospel music has had a profound influence on 20th century 'pop' music. The Gospel Train is a medley of three best-loved gospel songs that would be perfect as a concert opener or encore. The laid-back swing of 'Go Down, Moses' is contrasted by 'Oh Happy Day!' (used in the Whoopi Goldberg film Sister Act) and concludes with the unstoppable finale 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'. The spiritual 'Standing in the Need of Prayer' is a simple meditative melody with a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence.

Songlist: Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Go Down Moses, Oh Happy Day, Standing In The Need Of Prayer

40730b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB |

Review: This collection was devised in celebration of the fantastic, sequin-encrusted world that was the 1970s. Not only well-written songs in their own right, full of musical nuance, pacing and drama, these are also some of the most well-known recordings in popular music - and great fun! The Bee Gees 1979 hit Tragedy, is a sophisticated piece of pop music, with carefully thought-out melodies, key changes and dynamics. The Weather Girls 1982 hit of It's Raining Men is a big-voice number and an enduring comp classic. Y.M.C.A. was also a 1979 hit, and performed by the novelty group, Village People. This arrangement is features a percussion breakdown and some textural effects to create a more substantial concert closer or encore. With piano.

Songlist: Tragedy, It's Raining Men, Y.M.C.A.

5724b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Disco Songs!

Review: Frank Sinatra was a showbiz legend - famous not just for singing but also for acting, appearing in over 50 films, winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of Maggio in From Here to Eternity. This collection represents three of his most popular and iconic hits. "I've Got You Under My Skin" was written by Cole Porter. It became a signature song for Sinatra and was one of the most requested songs at his concerts. "The Lady is a Tramp" has become a stand-alone classic for many, not least Sinatra. Recorded in 1979, Sinatra's version of the "Theme from New York, New York" became one of his most popular closers. With piano.

Songlist: I've Got You Under My Skin, The Lady is a Tramp, Theme from New York, New York

5719b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Three Part Arrangements

Review: It is difficult to overstate the impact that Michael Jackson has had upon popular culture. This collection runs in chronological order and spans the illustrious career from the self-proclaimed King of Pop. Celebrate Jackson's brilliance as a vocal performer and songwriter, and get chance to get stuck into three iconic songs - ABC, I'll Be There and Billie Jean. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Faber Music's Choral Basics the perfect series for singers of all ages. The simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whose male singers have unstable or changing voices. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with younger singers and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. With piano.

Songlist: ABC, I'll Be There, Billie Jean

5722b | Songbook | $5.50 | SAB | | Three Part Arrangements

Review: This inspiring collection brings together three wonderful songs that have, over time, been adopted by impassioned sporting fans in support of their cause. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Jerusalem and You'll Never Walk Alone can also be enjoyed as rousing anthems or encores for any concert program.

Songlist: Jerusalem, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, You'll Never Walk Alone

40745b | Book | $5.50 | SAB |